Distributed and networked systems are providing the infrastructure
for computation (information processing), communication and storage involving a
heterogeneous and potentially large number people, devices and software
systems. Examples of such distributed and/or networked systems include local
and wide area networks that make up the Internet, wireless/cellular
communication networks for exchanging voice, video and data, wireless sensor
networks for surveillance, monitoring and information gathering,
multi-processor systems for high-performance information processing, and
computing Clouds for providing centralized computing/storage services to remote
users/entities/systems. These networked systems represent strategic
infrastructure for any nation, with the UAE as a front-runner being no exception.

The Distributed and Networked Systems (DNS) Research
Group aims at developing the protocols, system architecture, mechanisms and
underlying principles for the above-mentioned systems. Our research will focus
on techniques and architectures which are not only practical and deployable,
but also provably correct/optimal. Our research areas include network
protocols/mechanisms, wireless and mobile networks, multi-processor systems,
network-on-a-chip, cloud computing, parallel processing, and interconnection of
things such as interconnected vehicles, robots, etc. The ultimate objective of
this research group is to benefit the information and communication technology
sector of the UAE and the region at large, contribute to the scientific
development and competitiveness of the University of Sharjah, the UAE and the
region at large, as well as contribute to the training of highly-qualified
personnel through the involvement of students and post-doctoral researchers.